Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
swan river daisy
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Swan River Gänseblümchen
Osterkaktus
In French
Swan River daisy
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Río Swan margarita
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Swan River μαργαρίτα
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
daisy Swan River
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Swan River stokrotka
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Swan flumen primula
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus. Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Swan River Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Swan River Daisy has allergic reactions like and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus
Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus Physical Information
Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus are as follows:
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus
Care of Swan River Daisy and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.